39;s Sestri Ponente yards in Italy. The name Concordia was intended to express the wish for continuing harmony, unity and peace between European nations. She is the namesake of Concordia-class, with sisters, Costa Serena, Carnival Splendor which was built for Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Pacifica, Costa Favolosa, and Costa Fascinosa.
Builders of the Costa Concordia are Fincantieri and Italy.